Biology Studies at Arizona Western College
If you plan to study Biology Studies, consider the program at Arizona Western College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Arizona Western College sits in Yuma, AZ.
During the most recent reporting year, 13 biology studies degrees were granted at Arizona Western College.
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Studying Online at Arizona Western College
Distance learning is available at Arizona Western College. Among 8,964 students, 2,226 (25%) studied exclusively online and 2,624 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Biology Studies graduates at Arizona Western College, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Biology Studies graduates at Arizona Western College are 62% women (8) and 38% men (5).
Biology Studies Associate’s Program at Arizona Western College
Among the 13 associate’s biology studies graduates at Arizona Western College, 62% were women (8) and 38% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Arizona Western College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 92% of Biology Studies associate’s degree recipients at Arizona Western College, higher than the national average of 64%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Biology Studies Graduates
Students who finish Biology Studies program at Arizona Western College work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Biology Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Food Science Technicians | $100,898 |
| Biological Technicians | $100,160 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Life Scientists, All Other | $97,541 |
| Bioinformatics Scientists | $92,484 |
| Forensic Science Technicians | $85,117 |
| Biological Scientists, All Other | $79,550 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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